May 5th is First Friday in downtown Marietta and this month we are excited to highlight tourism in Washington County thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Marietta-Washington County CVB. As always, First Friday events are in downtown Marietta the First Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Learn more about upcoming First Friday themes by clicking the button below and read on to learn about the wide variety of events happening downtown during May First Friday.

May First Friday

+ FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN BICYCLE PARADE

Time: 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Downtown Marietta

What: Join the Marietta Adventure Company during May's First Friday for a short, critical mass style bicycle parade through downtown Marietta. The ride will begin at Armory Square on Front Street at 7 p.m. From there, the parade will ride the River Trail to Butler Street turning left on Front Street. The route will follow Front Street then turn right on Scammel Street and right again on Second Street. Riders will continue on Second Street to Greene Street turning right on Greene and right again on Front Street. Once on Front Street riders will continue back to Armory Square to complete the ride. Helmets and lights are required for all riders. This is a live course and riders are expected to obey all traffic laws. This ride is free and open to the public. Come join us! Learn more here.

+ 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT DAD'S PRIMITIVE WORKBENCH

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Dad's Primitive Workbench

What: Join Charlie Clay and his support team to celebrate the 5 Year Anniversary of Dad's Primitive Workbench. There's lots planned for the community to show their support for this major milestone in the life of a small business owner, like giveaways, social media promotions, and more! Learn more here.

+ BONFIRE & S'MORES ON THE OHIO RIVER LEVEE

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Ohio River Levee

What: The Fairfield Inn and Suites of Marietta will be sponsoring s'mores on the levee! Four fire pits will be set up at the Ohio River Levee with free s'more packets to complete the bonfire. Children must be supervised by an adult. Learn more here.

+ TOURISM SHOWCASE

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Armory Lawn & the Ohio River Levee

What: The Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be hosting a tourism showcase on the Armory Lawn and the Ohio River Levee. The Tourism Showcase will allow a opportunity to experience and learn about tourism attractions that can be found in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The Armory lawn will host segway rides with Scott's Super Adventures, a disc golf course with Broughton Nature & Wildlife Ed, Safe Archery with Pasky's Sports & More along with tables set up by Washington County Historical Society and Children's Toy and Doll Museum and the Peoples Bank Theatre. Located at the Ohio River levee will be tables set up by the U.S. Forest Service-Wayne National Forest and the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The showcase will run from 5-9 p.m. at both locations. Learn more here.

+ OHIO ON HI, AVANTI, SEALED FOR PHRESHNESS & TOBIAS AND THE WEEKDAYS!

Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Nacho Average Taco

What: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with musical guests at Nacho Average Taco. Admission is $5 at the door, and includes a drink and a burrito of your choice. Learn more here.

+ FIRST FRIDAY & HALLIE'S BIRTHDAY!

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Marietta Adventure Company

What: Join the MAC team for in-store specials and First Friday festivities while they celebrate the birthday of one of their owners, Hallie Taylor! Learn more here.

+ ENCHANTED FOREST ART SHOW

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Riverside Artists Gallery

What: Riverside Artists Gallery hosts the opening of the Enchanted Forest Art Show featuring the ornamental ironwork of Betsy Cook, the paintings and sculptures of Lavana Lemley and the ceramics of Jonathan Walsh. Walk through the enchanted forest and experience the vegetation and creatures created with iron, clay, paint and paper mache. Enjoy nature’s sounds, beverages and snacks on your journey through the forest! Learn more here.

+ CELEBRATE SPRING & CREATE A PAPER BIRD

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Peddlers of Dreams Art Space for Children

What: Peddler of Dreams Art Space for Children will be celebrating spring by creating paper birds! Prudence and her team will be hosting a drawing for a free class, as well as offering a free class for a month of four class sign-ups!

+ HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OHIO VALLEY AT GREEN ACRES OF MARIETTA

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Green Acres of Marietta

What: Green Acres of Marietta will be hosting the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley in their store during First Friday. Join Green Acres to visit all your furry friends and find your next family member! Learn more here.

+ FIRST FRIDAYS KIDS ONLY ARCHERY TAG

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: The Betsey Mills Club

What: The Betsey Mills Club in Marietta will host kids only archery tag with Pasky's Sports & More for the kids aged 9-15! $5 per participant, masks included for this First Friday event! Learn more here.